Philippians 2:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 But, even if I am poured out as a libation[a] upon the sacrificial service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with all of you.(A) 18 In the same way you also should rejoice and share your joy with me.(B)
IV. Travel Plans of Paul and His Assistants[b]
Timothy and Paul. 19 I hope, in the Lord Jesus, to send Timothy[c] to you soon, so that I too may be heartened by hearing news of you.(C)
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- 2:17 Libation: in ancient religious ritual, the pouring out on the ground of a liquid offering as a sacrifice. Paul means that he may be facing death.
- 2:19–3:1 The plans of Paul and his assistants for future travel are regularly a part of a Pauline letter near its conclusion; cf. Rom 15:22–29; 1 Cor 16:5–12.
- 2:19 Timothy: already known to the Philippians (Acts 16:1–15; cf. 1 Cor 4:17; 16:10).
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